Blithering Blattered Bastard

English Barleywine BJCP 2008 – 19B

OG
1.110
FG
1.020
SRM
17.9
ABV
10.8%
IBU
74.9
Awards
1
Batch #
2017-09
Batch Size
4.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Status
Bottled
Brew Date
May 6, 2017
Tap Date
May 6, 2018
BU/GU
0.68
ABW
9.4%
Kcal
362 12 oz
Real Extract
8.9° P
Attenuation
80.3% apparent
65.6% real

Fermentables

American Pale Malt (2-Row)
22.50 lbs|77.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.
77.3%
German Light Munich Malt
4.50 lbs|15.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
15.5%
British Crystal Malt
0.85 lbs|2.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
55.0-60.0 SRM
PPG
35.0
Info
Sweet caramel flavor, adds mouthfeel and head retention. For pale or amber ales.
British Dark Crystal Malt
0.85 lbs|2.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
145.0-188.0 SRM
PPG
36.0
Info
Sweet caramel flavor, mouthfeel. For porters, stouts, old ales and any dark ale.
Belgian Special B Malt
0.42 lbs|1.4%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
130.0-220.0 SRM
PPG
37.0
Info
Extreme caramel aroma and flavor. For dark Abbey beers and other dark beers.

Hops

1.25 oz
Magnum 12.0%
60 min Boil
1.25 oz
Kent Golding 5.0%
30 min Boil
1.25 oz
Kent Golding 5.0%
5 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
English AleWLP002
White Labs

Equipment ProfileConverted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.00gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal
Notes
Converted 15.5 gallon/59 liter keg boil kettle for full boil with a 10 gallon/38 liter cooler as a mash/lauter tun.

Mash Profile Single Infusion "Sweet Spot" Mash, No Mash Out

Mash Steps

Step 1
Infusion60 min
152°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
68°F
28 days
Secondary
68°F
310 days
Age
55°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

Calcium
31.5
Bicarbonate
104
Sulfate
50.8
Chloride
23.5
Magnesium
8.5
Ideal PH
7.8

Procedure

Targeted a mash temp of 150-151°F.

Special Procedures

Soaked 4 oz of light toast American oak chips in 200ml of Remy Martin VSOP Champagne Cognac for 4 weeks. Added to secondary after 7 months maturation. Will age on oak for at least two months.

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Blithering Blattered Bastard – 1 Awards
Name
Blithering Blattered Bastard
Date
04/28/2018
Style
Wood-Aged Beer
Place
1st